The Complete Mitochondrial Genome and Bio-Ecological Notes of Lhasella potala Zhou, Da, Zahradník & Bai, 2025 (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae), a Pest Infesting Wooden Structural Components
Xuan Zhou, Zhuoma Pubu, Rongrong Shen, Wa Da, Petr Zahradník, Ming Bai · 2026
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Xuan Zhou and colleagues sequence the full mitochondrial genome of a wood-boring beetle attacking the Potala Palace in China, in a 2026 study. The species damages wooden structural parts of the famous heritage site. Genetic comparison with relatives showed typical beetle genome features, a stable gene order, and a close relationship to another furniture beetle species.
Some genes in this beetle change relatively slowly over evolutionary time. Field notes add that it produces one generation each year, with peak activity from May into July. The authors offer the genome and life-cycle baseline for future work on beetles threatening wooden cultural heritage, including monitoring and control planning.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Xuan Zhou, Zhuoma Pubu, Rongrong Shen, Wa Da, Petr Zahradník, Ming Bai |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 24 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |